Curling schedule changes THERE ARE big changes to the 1994/95 curling season, due to the new “Season of Champions” format introduced nationally by the Canadian Curling Association. By Linda Moore Contributing Writer The format changes the schedule for most national events, spreading out the champlonships aver a three- month period, and increasing the television coverage for the sport. Because of these changes, there has been some impact on the curling competitions in B,C, that lead to the national events, Many regional and provincial playoffs have been moved to earlier time slots. It may take one season of play to test out the new schedule, and let curling clubs avoid conflicts with their local bonspicls. The one thing that hasn't changed is that the B.C. champi- onships will still be held throughout the province, involving communities of all sizes in the hosting of these major competitions, Leading off is the B.C, Mixed championship, being held Dec. 9 to [1 at the North Shore Winter Club in | North Vancouver. In prior years, this event has been held in February, so the teams are preparing months ear- tier this season, The benefit may be that the national mixed competition will be completed before the provin-' “cial men's and: women's events begin, allowing players to concen- trate on only one event at a time. . The senior men and women also face off before Christmas in the provincial championships. The Senior men play:in an cight team triple knockout event, Dec. 16 to 18, ‘in. Castlegar. The senior women’s event goes Dec, 12 to 18, in a 10 vad THE OFFICIAL . GREY CUP |. LOCKER ROOM T-SHIRT By Starter GUILDFORD CENTRE METROTOWN 581-8862 431-4182 | "PARK RGTAL PACIFIC CENTRE 927-1855 604-3999 WILLGWBROOK 530-8560 RICHMOND CENTRE 244-9747 = _ CLEARANCE CENTRE 251-7097 REGULAR PRICE $21.99 SPIRIT CLUB PRICE $19.50 PACIFIC COLUSEURR 251-0502 team round rebin format ac the Duncan Curling Club, Most seniors will have the competitive curting season aver before the New Year begins, leaving them more time for bonspiel play. January is the month for compet- itive junior curling in B.C. The big change for junior curlers is thatthe eligibility * requirements — were revised this year, to bring Canadian rules in tine with Work Curling Federation regulations, Junior curlers can now be up to 20 years of age (an increase of one year), Junior women go to the Langley Curling Club from Jan, 9 to 15, while the junior ‘men are in’ Prince Rupert from Jan. 13 to 15, B.C, women curlers assemble at the-Delta Thistle Curling Club, Jan. 23 to 29, for their 10 team round tobin championship. This event is always competitive, with many for- mer provincial, national and world champions gompeting in regional play each yearn B.C, twats have proven to be the best in Canada seven times in the 34 year history of the national event, second only to Suskatchewan at 10 wins, Check out the action in Delta, as the teams bat- Ue for the right to carry B.C.'s colors” _to the Scott Tournament of Hearts this season. You're invited to “test your Brier seat" when the men take the ice in Kamloops, Feb, 16 to 19, The 1996 Labatt Brier (Canadian men's curl- ing championship) will be held in the same new arena as this year's provineial event, For information on participating teams, draw times and ticket prices (where applicable), call CURL BC at 737-3040, TEWS photo Cindy Goodman BETTY ENG (left) and Marguerite Strong will be competing with North Shore Winter Club teammates Joan Fowler (skip) and Doreen Matkovich at the B.C. senior championships in Duncan next week. _ SALUTES THE 1994 GREY C P CHAMPIONS B.C. ‘LIONS PACKAGE 1:° OFFICIAL GREY CUP TRAVEL BAG By Starter “GREY cup LOGO CAP By Starter DUELUNG HE T-SHIRT GREY CUP BV, fe ica FOOTBALL peTAil PACE Se SI71.96 SPECIAL PRICE 1439.38 PACKAGE 2:° OFFICIAL GR Gur TRAVEL BAG y S GREY ae 10GO CAP Starter pUELUNG HELMET T-SHIRT GREY cup PENNANT RETAIL PRICE $116.95 SPECIAL PRICE |. $89.88 * While Quantities Last ‘ Grizzlies Gift Pack Jam-Pack Vancouver Grizzlies 11-game Jam-Packs make a great gift for the whcle family. You select the Jam-Pack and the seat selection of your choice. Choose from: © 1998, Andrevs D Sevmstein, NBA Photo @ Beasts of the East featuring 11 Eastern Division Teams @ Sultans of Slam featuring a mix of great NBA Teams © Shooting Stars featuring some of the bright - stars in the league and includes the Raptors ® Weekend Warriors featuring 11 weekend games 11 GAME JAM-PACKS START AT Jam-Packs start at $165’and are available in three’ different seating sections at $165,:$231, or $308. A payment of 50% is due with your order and the balance is not required until July, 1995... Support the Grizzlies “Drive for Five” Season Ticket Sales Campaign and order your Jam-Pack now. | : ' Order Your jam- Pack Gift Pack Today |. By Calling Ticketmaster at _ 280-4400.